B-U Middle School vs John Adams Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in West Virginia, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B-U Middle School
Buckhannon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students
John Adams Middle School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students
| Measure | B-U Middle School Buckhannon, West Virginia | John Adams Middle School Charleston, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 110 | #14 of 110 |
| National rank | #13179 of 15,369 | #5160 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 718 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 62% |
| city | Buckhannon | Charleston |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 23.2).
- •John Adams Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 19%).
- •B-U Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.0).
- •John Adams Middle School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 718.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is B-U Middle School better than John Adams Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Middle School ranks higher (61.4 vs 23.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are B-U Middle School and John Adams Middle School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Buckhannon and Charleston in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B-U Middle School: 718. John Adams Middle School: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B-U Middle School and John Adams Middle School rank in West Virginia?
B-U Middle School is 109th of 110 and John Adams Middle School is 14th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).